Gurriel Jr. helps Blue Jays to 5-3 win over Tigers in Grapefruit League

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 4:30 PM CDT Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday in Grapefruit League play.

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DUNEDIN, Fla. - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday in Grapefruit League play.

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DUNEDIN, Fla. – Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday in Grapefruit League play.

Recently acquired third baseman Matt Chapman batted in a run as part of Toronto’s (7-5) four-run fourth inning. Chapman was acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics on March 16.

George Springer had two hits and added an RBI for the Blue Jays.

Toronto starter Alex Manoah (1-0) pitched four scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing just one hit. Five pitchers came out of the Blue Jays’ bullpen, with Joe Biagini getting the save.

Eric Haase had a home run in the sixth inning for Detroit (5-6). Matt Manning (0-1) took the loss, allowing three runs in three innings pitched. He struck out three and allowed four hits.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2022.